Going Down
The Second Chance Lyrics
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My eyes are open wide
And by the way,
I made it through the day
I watched the world outside
By the way,
I'm leaving out today
I just saw Halley's comet
She waved
Said, "Why you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere
Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Please don't cry one tear for me
I'm not afraid
Of what I have to say
This is my one and only voice
So listen close,
It's only for today
I just saw Halley's comet
She waved
Said, "Why you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere
Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Here's my chance
This is my chance
Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
The song "Going Down" by The Second Chance is about making difficult but necessary choices in life. The lyrics describe the singer's decision to leave their current situation behind and start anew. The song suggests that sometimes saying goodbye can be an opportunity for growth and change.
The first verse sets the stage for the decision, with the singer watching the world outside and making the choice to leave. The chorus reinforces this theme, with the singer asking for their parents' understanding and saying that "sometimes goodbye is a second chance." The second verse emphasizes the importance of speaking one's truth, even if it means causing pain or discomfort.
The song's title, "Going Down," refers both to the physical act of leaving and to the emotional experience of hitting rock bottom before making a positive change. The reference to Halley's comet, with its rare appearance, suggests that the decision to leave is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to take risks and make difficult choices in pursuit of a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are open wide
I'm fully aware of my surroundings
And by the way, I made it through the day
I survived the day and I'm still standing
I watched the world outside
I observed everything happening beyond myself
By the way, I'm leaving out today
I'm leaving and starting anew
I just saw Halley's comet, She waved
I witnessed an uncommon event and it seemed to greet me
Said, "Why you always running in place?"
Questioning my constant repetition in life's activities
Even the man in the moon disappeared, Somewhere in the stratosphere
Everything is constantly on the move and I need to keep up
Tell my mother, Tell my father, I've done the best I can
I want my parents to know I've tried my hardest
To make them realize, This is my life, I hope they understand
This is my life to live and I hope they can see my perspective
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
I'm not mad, just explaining my reasoning
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes leaving behind old things means opening the door to new opportunities
Please don't cry one tear for me, I'm not afraid
I don't want anyone to worry because I'm not scared
Of what I have to say, This is my one and only voice
This is my chance to speak up and make my voice heard
So listen close, It's only for today
This is a one-time opportunity to hear what I have to say
Here's my chance, This is my chance
I need to take this chance to change my life
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes saying goodbye is exactly what I need to do to move forward
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ShJawad Hussain
Mesmerising, melodious tone😮
Thomas E
Love it